·Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County Supervisor Clint Hickman will introduce seven new deputies to the Sun City/Sun City West communities at 11:15 am, Mon, July 21 at the District Three Substation, 13061 West Bell Road in Sun City, AZ. The public is welcome to attend. Economic times have kept patrol deputies at less than ideal ratios in that area, according to Arpaio.Thanks to cooperation between the Supervisors like Hickman, a new emphasis has been placed on more funding for law enforcement. With seven new deputies, Arpaio says, all the beats will now be fully covered.The new deputies are starting in Sun City and Sun City West this week. “Where we once operated at 70% staffing levels, we are now at 100% levels,” Arpaio said. Hickman says, “Not only will law enforcement services improve but as importantly, Sheriff’s deputies will be in a better position to be more proactive in reducing crime rather than having to react to a crime already committed.”

·Supervisor Clint Hickman: “I am very proud of my work within our County Budget structure to negotiate more law enforcement to be placed into our County District 4. The first speech I ever made as I accepted the appointment to the MC BOS touched on the need for more law enforcement in our District. My District includes over 650,000 acres of unincorporated land with two very large unincorporated cities (Sun City and Sun City West).”This event is open to the public.

Please bring your cell phone. Participants will be calling in to an auto dialer so no one will have to worry about their numbers showing up on a caller ID. Contact:Michael Blair - Political Director (480) 447-5492 or (480) 244-2857

·Government Waste:Federal tax revenues continue to run at a record pace in 2014, as the federal government’s total receipts for the fiscal year closed at an unprecedented $1,934,919,000,000. Despite record revenue, the federal government still ran a deficit of $436.382 billion in the first eight months of 2014. – Congressman Paul Gosasr

·Early Ballots Will Be Mailed in Two Weeks! Fill it Out, Mail it In! But you'll only get one if you asked to be put on the Permanent Early Voter List (PEVL). Check your voter information at the Secretary of State website and if it's not current use this link to upate: www.servicearizona.com. If you're a voter in Maricopa County, you can also use this link to request an early ballot online for the August 26th Primary Election. Pima County online requests can be taken here. Other counties, just click on this map for instructions and forms. As we all know, early voting is the best and most convenient way to ensure your vote is counted. Last day to register to vote in the August 26th primary is July 28.

·Congressman Jeff Flake: I wanted to give you a quick update on the unaccompanied minor illegal immigration crisis. As you may know, President Obama has asked Congress for $3.7 billion to deal with the situation. The problem with the Administration's request is that the lion's share of that money goes to the Department of Health and Human Service to place unaccompanied minors with family members in the U.S. It sends mixed messages to have the President claim that these children will be sent back to their home countries while asking for billions of dollars to do precisely the opposite. In response to the President's request, I've introduced legislation that does several things to address the crisis. First, it amends current law to make it easier to send these kids to their home countries. Rather than placing children with family members in the U.S., my bill would require that they remain in the custody of the U.S., which would ensure that they are present for legal proceedings. The bill increases the numbers of immigration law judges so that these cases can be more quickly processed. Finally, the bill conditions foreign aid to Central American countries on their cooperation in this matter, and it increases penalties on human smugglers. Until Congress passes legislation, there are several actions that President Obama can take, including accelerating cases and sending a clear and strong message to Central Americans that unaccompanied minors will be returned home. Without question, the President's unwillingness to do what's within his power is making this situation worse. I believe that when parents in Central America, who spent thousands of dollars to get their child to the U.S., see that they're coming right back, you'll start to see the flow of accompanied minors subside. Until that starts to happen, I will continue to make this a priority.

·Dr. C. T. Wright chairs the African-American Advisory Committee (AAAC) formed last summer to provide access to the state legislature. “The hard work of African-American Advisory Committee in advising the Legislature on issues important to Arizona’s African-American community as well as helping businesses in Arizona and Africa form alliances has been

·Government Waste: $35 million was reportedly paid out by Medicare to 118 "phantom" medical clinics that never even existed. Apparently these "phantom" medical clinics were established by a network of criminal gangs as a way to defraud the U.S. government. – Congressman Paul Gosar

·Campaign Signs Missing? According To Doug Nintzel, Arizona Department Of Public Transportation Public Information Officer, “ If campaign signs that are incorrectly placed within state highway right-of-way boundaries are collected by ADOT crews, they are taken to maintenance yards and are kept there for a couple of weeks to give campaigns some time to pick them up.”He added, “Under state law, no campaign signs are allowed within the right of way ‎along state highways. ADOT sends letters to registered candidates each campaign cycle as a reminder of the prohibition against signs within highway right of way areas.” So, if check with the nearby ADOT Maintenance Yard to see if your missing signs are stored there. SeeARS 16-1019 –politicalhttp://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/01019.htm

·Candidate Yard Signs In Your Neighborhood Are Legal.The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees your right to free speech, and state law supports homeowners' rights to display political yard signs during election season -- despite HOA rules which may try to restrict your rights. See HB 2069 (toward the end of the document) and it's clear that an HOA cannot enforce sign regulations that are more restrictive than those of the city, town or county according to AZGOP Chairman Robert Graham.If you are living in an HOA and run into this situation, visit the AZGOP Facebook page and tell your side of the story.

·ALIPAC Requests That The Woman Who Recorded This Video of illegals on school bus at Wal-Mart in NCcontact William Gheen Of Americans For Legal Immigration Pac At (866) 703-0864 so ALIPAC can ascertain the time, date and location.

·Attn PCs Applicants: Early voting for the Aug 26 primary begins July 31. If there are no extra people running for the open positions in your precinct, your name will not be shown on the primary ballot and you will be automatically elected “by acclamation.”If, however, there are more PC candidates running in your district than open positions, all qualified nominees go on the Aug 26 ballot. You will be notified by the Recorder offices if your name will be on the ballot.

·“There Will Be No PC Appointments Until After The Maricopa County and AZGOP Statutory Meetings in January, 2015,” according to MCRC Chairman A.J. LaFaro.PC applications that have been submitted will be put on hold until 2015.

·The New AZ GOP West Valley Victory Office could use a paper cutter if anyone has a spare one. Drop if offat 10050 W Bell Road #26, Sun City or contact office coordinatorsPhyllis And Peter Lee 623-977-4532Mdcyclist@Live.Com

·Andrew Costanzo, CD 3 - Maricopa County Coordinator, Is Asking For Volunteers To Join The CD3 Candidate Gabby Saucedo-Mercer’s Campaign Team To Retire CD3 Democrat Incumbent Raul M. Grijalva. Volunteers Are Needed To Walk Neighborhoods And Make Phone Calls.Costanzo Says With More Volunteers Contacting Republican Voters The GOP Can Turn CD3 From Blue To Red. Contact Costanzo At 480 677-0697 Or Andrew@Theirishgifthouse.Com

·CD2 Candidate Martha McSally will appear at the Tues., July 22, Thunder Mountain Republican Women's Club Debate in Sierra Vista.

JULY 23 EVENTS

·Due To A Conflict In Scheduling, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Clint Hickman will appear at the July 28 Wickenburg Republican meeting, instead of the June 23 meeting as previous announced. The June 23 meeting has been cancelled. Contact: 928-684-1221frostytaylor@cox.net

·Gubernatorial candidate Frank Riggs will speak to the Glendale Tea Party at 6:30 pm, Wed., July 23 at the Brand New Church, 1827 W Grovers., SE Corner 19th Ave/Grovers, Phx.grtp@grassrootsglendaleteaparty.com

·ATTN: Candidates/LD leaders/Group Chairman:If you have sent announcements or messages to Briefs that have not been posted (except endorsements) or that I have not responded to, please resend them. Messages can be sent to repcomm@cox.netfrosty@mcrcbriefs.orgor frostytaylor@cox.netIf I do not respond with “thx” within 24 hours, please resend – using one or all of the above e-dressses.I’d rather get duplications than not receive your e-mails.

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·CD1 Candidate Andy Kwasman released his first TV ad of the campaign. Kwasman’s conservative voting record along with his Congressional platform are highlighted throughout the thirty second advertisement.“I’ve been very encouraged at the reception my campaign has been receiving across the First Congressional District,” Kwasman said. “With early voting set to commence, the time is right to begin the next phase of my campaign.” The ad will appear on cable systems across the entire district. The Republican primary will be held on August 26. SeeKwasman campaign adwww.AdamKwasman.com.

·Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Bennett: I’ve learned a lot during my two decades of public service; if our state is to move forward we need to elect leaders who have a vision of what Arizona can be, and how they intend to get us there. Our detailed plan is to return Arizona to the level of prosperity I helped create while serving as President of the Senate. Our comprehensive plan, o www.BennettArizona.com/Plan, covers nine topical areas; Education, Veterans, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Economy, Safety, Energy, Immigration and People. This plan seeks to address the needs of our diverse state , not just repackaged rhetoric. Our plan is based on my years of experience serving at the local and state level, and running a business in northern Arizona. That perspective will help bring common sense solutions to state government. Highlights include the phasing out of the state’s income tax, the 5-5-5 plan to decrease the cost of health care, and the creation of the Arizona Bureau of Investigation to support local law enforcement and ensure state agencies are held accountable to citizens. Developing a plan is one thing; implementing it is something altogether different. If we are to get our state going in the right direction again, we need a Governor who will fight for our values and won’t require on-the-job training. As the state’s CEO, you must know when to stand up and fight for what’s right and when \to work together to govern effectively. Arizonans deserve results and accountability, and that’s what they will get under a Bennett Administration. Review my plan for Arizona, and offer your feedback. If Arizona is to become the state we all know it can be, we must work together.

·Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Bennett: Reacting to recent news his Alma Mater was ranked number one on the annual “best buy” list released by the Fiske Guide to Colleges, Ken Bennett applauded President Michael Crow and Arizona State University’s accomplishment, and emphasized the value that public education institutions have on the state. “We often take for granted how lucky we are to have access to a fantastic University system in Arizona,” said Secretary Bennett. “I was delighted to see ASU ranked number one, and that’s not just because I’m a proud Sun Devil. These rankings help attract students to our state, which also encourages business to invest or relocate to a place where a highly-trained and professional workforce already in place. “The next Governor must resist further cuts to higher education and invest in University Research Projects as soon as possible. Funding for Arizona’s great universities has suffered tremendous budget cuts over the last several years. ASU along has had its funding cut by more than $200 million. As Senate President, we prioritized more than $400 million in funding for University Infrastructure Research Projects. This investment created a new generation of jobs, and transformed Arizona into one of the nation’s fastest growing bioscience states. If Arizona is to become a stronger hub for learning, we must create an environment that will encourage students and experts to come to our state for a world-class education that prepares them for the competitive workplace that awaits.”